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Posted by alc on March 20, 2010, at 19:36:32
Hi Folks,
I am interesting in hearing from any of you what you may have heard about the use of gamma globulin for the treatment of lymes. My son is a 20 year old male who contracted the disease about 8 years ago, but was mis-diagonsed fror about 5 years. he has had oral antibiotic treatments, IV antibiotics etc, all have made him worse than he started. he now suffers from extreme neuro issues/disease, and Gamma Gobulin has been recomended as a next step. We are concerned of the potential side effects, and want to hear any feedback, positive or negative before making a final decission to mov forward.Thanks for the help,
ALC
Posted by Phillipa on March 21, 2010, at 0:45:57
In reply to gamma globulin for treatment of lymes disease, posted by alc on March 20, 2010, at 19:36:32
Can I ask what sort of neurological symptoms he has as I also had lymes and the infection control doc just an MRI done on my back as he found hyper reflexia in my lower extremities upper normal and cramping in thighs and also some weakness. I've not heard of gamma globulin being used? Phillipa and welcome to babble
Posted by alc on March 22, 2010, at 8:09:11
In reply to Re: gamma globulin for treatment of lymes disease » alc, posted by Phillipa on March 21, 2010, at 0:45:57
Hi Phillipa,
They did a nerve conduction study (EMG's) of the extremities and concluded that there were nerve conduction interruptuions. This was also confiemed by biopsies of both legs. They also did a SPEC.
Posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2010, at 20:32:51
In reply to Re: gamma globulin for treatment of lymes disease, posted by alc on March 22, 2010, at 8:09:11
I must now google gamma globulin and lymes. I'm sorry it's a horrible illness and even the docs refuse to believe it exists or misdisnose. Phillipa
Posted by alc on March 23, 2010, at 9:57:18
In reply to Re: gamma globulin for treatment of lymes disease » alc, posted by Phillipa on March 22, 2010, at 20:32:51
Thanks, any help or info is appreciated. Yesterday, he received 2 vitamin injections, both were different types of "B" to hopefully begin to correct defficiencies in both B and the D levels. Evidently, low levels of these contribute to nerve disfunction.
Thanks
ALC
Posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2010, at 19:40:52
In reply to Re: gamma globulin for treatment of lymes disease, posted by alc on March 23, 2010, at 9:57:18
Vita D is great it seems for all kinds of illnesses, B hadn't heard about. Hope it helps Phillipa
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